Subtract 4/25 from 14/45
14/45 - 4/25 is 34/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/225 - 36/225 = 70 - 36/225 = 34/225
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